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Definition of phthisiogenesis in English:

phthisiogenesis

Pronunciation /ˌ(f)θɪzɪəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

noun

rare Medicine

  • The causation and development of tuberculosis.

Origin

Early 20th century. From phthisio- + -genesis, after German Phthisiogenese.